Postcode Analysis South Hams, South West

WEST VIEW TERRACE, TQ8 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST VIEW TERRACE, TQ8 8AB.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

TQ8 8AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £325k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £325k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TQ8 8AB is a sought-after residential area on West View Terrace, 0.7km from Shadycombe in Salcombe. Administratively it sits within Salcombe & Thurlestone ward and the Totnes constituency.

For serious buyers, TQ8 8AB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TQ8 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00102173 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TQ8 8AB. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 283,750

4 sales · Mean £ 283,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TQ8 8AB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Salcombe Church of England Primary School

Good99 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Winking Prawn0.7 km
  • Bibi Life0.8 km
  • Captain Morgans0.8 km
  • Dick & Wills0.8 km
  • Island Street Deli0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bonningtons (Salcombe) Ltd0.8 km
  • Bowers Wines0.8 km
  • Harbour Confectionery0.8 km
  • P W & J Coleman0.8 km
  • Salcombe Delicatessen0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Salcombe Harbour Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ferry Inn0.8 km
  • Kings Arms0.8 km
  • Salcombe Rugby Football0.1 km
  • Victoria Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Salcombe Yawl0.8 km
  • The Salcombe Pasty Company0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ivybridge19.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Beadon Cross0.2 km
  • Beadon Cross0.2 km
  • Loring Road0.4 km
  • Onslow Road0.4 km
  • Onslow Road0.4 km